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2016 Ford Focus Electric

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2016 Focus Electric.

Body PASSENGER CAREngine Electric

The 2016 Ford Focus Electric is a compact passenger car propelled entirely by an electric motor. Over its time on the road, this model has drawn 1,186 owner complaints, with the power train emerging as the most frequently cited trouble spot, and it has been subject to 11 recalls, a record that signals a reliability history demanding careful scrutiny.

Model year201720162015201420132012

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI NS · 760 CCA battery. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI NS · 760 CCAOEM · verified
Tire size225/50R17OEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

BatteryBAGM48H6760

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length172.4 in
Overall width71.7 in
Overall height58.3 in
Wheelbase104.3 in
Curb weight3673 lb
Track (front / rear)60.6 / 59.8 in
Weight distribution (front / rear)49/51

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 80W-90 · GL-5 in the differential, DOT 4 brake fluid.

Lubricants & capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.3-2.0
Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity1.9
Brake FluidDOT 4
Clutch FluidDOT 4
Differential Gear Oil80W-90 · GL-5
Engine Coolant Capacity15.8 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity6.8 qt
Engine Coolant Capacity6.1 qt

Battery & A/C

RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.33 lbs
Oil GroupPAG
Oil Type46
Oil Capacity4.20-4.90 oz
RefrigerantR134a
Refrigerant Capacity1.33 lbs
Oil Capacity5.20 oz

Service checks

Pressure Test21 psi
Radiator Cap Pressure Relief17-21 psi

Brakes

Brake Caliper Bolt to Carrier TorqueFront: 21; Rear: 21 /
Brake Caliper Carrier to Hub Bolt TorqueFront: 129; Rear: 52 /; Front: 129; Rear: 52
ABS Sensor Torque7.0 / NS
Minimum Pad ThicknessFront: 0.118; Rear: 0.118 in
Vented Rotor Minimum Thickness for ReplacementFront: .906; Rear: .354
Maximum Rotor Runout.002
Maximum Drum DiameterFront: NA; Rear:

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Steering Track (Rod End) Bolts — tightening sequence 1 stages
166.0
Front Wheel Hub — tightening sequence 1 stages
159.0 ft. lbs., 90 degrees. Do not tighten with vehicle on ground or bearings loaded.59 ft. lbs

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the spark plugs every 100,000 mi; coolant every 50,000 mi. The big-interval services (every 50,000 mi for coolant, and the transmission fluid) are the ones owners most often skip — on a lower-mileage example, assume the original fluids are still in it and check them first.

Every 10,000 miBrake Drum Assembly (inspect) · Brake Line (inspect) · Brake Linings (inspect) · Brake Rotor (inspect) · CV Joint Boot (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (inspect fluid level)
Every 20,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Cabin Air Filter (replace)
Every 30,000 miEngine Air Filter Element (replace)
Every 50,000 miEngine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
At 100,000 miAccessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Coolant System (drain, flush & refill)
Every 100,000 miSpark Plugs (replace)
At 150,000 miDrive Belt (replace) · Hybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant) · Timing Belt (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)
At 200,000 miHybrid Inverter (drain, flush & refill coolant)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

Owner complaints about the 2016 Ford Focus Electric dominate in one area — the power train, 507 of 1,186 reports (43%), well ahead of the next concern. That matters, because the power train are also the target of recall 18V-845 on this vehicle — so the single most useful check before buying or servicing one is confirming it was actually performed. 27 of the reports describe a crash and 3 a fire — a small share of the total, but worth weighing against the power train pattern above. These are tallies of what owners actually reported to the federal government, not an editorial score — and higher-selling models naturally rack up more reports.

11
Open recalls
NHTSA campaigns
215
Service bulletins
Manufacturer communications
4
ODI investigations
Office of Defects Investigation
1,186
Owner complaints
27 involved a crash · 3 a fire
NHTSA crash-test rating federal NCAP · out of 5 stars
Overall★★★★★
Frontal★★★★★
Side★★★★★
Rollover★★★★

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 1,186 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Power Train507
Fuel/Propulsion System82
Engine81
Unknown Or Other53
Power Train,Engine41
Engine & Engine Cooling40
Fuel System, Gasoline39
Engine,Fuel/Propulsion System25

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

Showing 2 of 10 campaigns on record for this vehicle.

18V735000Fuel System, Gasoline:StorageReported 22/10/2018

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2012-2018 Ford Focus vehicles with a 2.0L GDI or 2.0L GTDI engine. The Canister Purge Valve (CPV) may malfunction, possibly causing excessive vacuum in fuel vapor… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram the Powertrain Control Module. Dealers will also check for fault codes and replace the CPV as needed. If the CPV is replaced…

18V845000Power Train:Manual TransmissionReported 28/11/2018

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Ford Focus vehicles equipped with a 1.0L Fox GTDI engine and a 6-speed manual transmission. The clutch may fracture, resulting in damage to the transmission… Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update vehicles with software that detects and prevents prolonged clutch slip, and will replace the clutch, as necessary, free of charge…

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 215 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

BulletinDateComponentSummary
25B512026-05-08EngineCertain 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco, 2021-2024 Model Year Bronco Sport, 2020-2022 Model…
25H05 S12026-04-29Electrical SystemHarvest Program 25H05 – Supplement #1 Certain 2011-2021 Model Year Vehicles Software…
25N172026-03-25Unknown Or OtherAdvance Notice – Customer Satisfaction Program 25N17 Certain 2015-2025 Model Year…
25E052026-03-03Power TrainCertain 2015 - 2018 Model Year Focus Vehicles with 1.0L Engine Canister Purge Valve (CPV)…
SSM 546012026-02-23Electrical SystemFord and Lincoln vehicles equipped with wired keyless entry keypad systems and accessory…

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Frequently asked

Does the 2016 Focus Electric have open recalls?

NHTSA lists 11 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.